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Ensemble Arts PresentsThe Bad Plus Farewell Tour
November 14, 2026 - 7:00PM
Kimmel Center
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For the past two decades The Bad Plus have played with spirit and adventure, made their own rules and done so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorization, the band has won critical acclaim and a legion of fans worldwide with their unique sound and flair for live performance. The Bad Plus's current lineup - which sees founding bassist Reid Anderson and drummer Dave King joined by Ben Monder (guitars) and Chris (saxophones) - will say goodbye to fans around the world in 2026.
The Bad Plus have spent their groundbreaking lifespan reimagining music in their own boldly original style, always challenging convention while propelling jazz in boundary-breaking new directions. After more than a quarter century and three unique iterations, founding bassist Reid Anderson and drummer Dave King have decided to call an end to the world-renowned group's one-of-a-kind career.
A note from Dave and Reid:
"The Bad Plus has been a band for 26 years.That's quite a long time! As we enter into year 27 - after a great deal of soul searching and consideration - we have decided to bring this chapter to a closer. 2026 wil be the final year of The Bad Plus. We share this news with heavy haearts, but also with great pride in what we have accomplished. It has been a privelege to share our music with the world and we leave behind a body of work that we could not be more proud of. We look forward to performing our final shows throughout the coming year and hope to see as many of you as possible. This band changed our lives. Thank you all for being a part of that."
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300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19102
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